Lot #248 - A Warring States Bronze Tiger Tali
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Auction House:Guy Earl-Smith
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Sale Name:The Estate of the Late Lillian Hoffman, Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International Antiquities
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Sale Date:01 Aug 2010
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Lot #:248
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Lot Description:A Warring States Bronze Tiger Tali
c.476-221 BC, cast in two pieces, inscribed with text,'Note: These talis cast in the image of a tiger and inscribed with script were often used by the Emperor to confer military powers to his ministers. Cast in two pieces, an officer would only accept t -
Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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